Why Traditional Performance Management Will Never Work Again—And What to Do Instead

Performance management is broken. Not because people don’t care about performance but because the systems we’ve built to support it were designed for a different era. Today’s workplace is more complex, more human, and more relational than ever before. And yet, many organizations are still using top-down tools that prioritize process over people, compliance over conversation, and data over development.

In this session, Collette Revere makes a compelling case for why traditional performance management isn’t just outdated—it’s fundamentally misaligned with how growth actually happens. Drawing from over 20 years in organizational development, she’ll guide participants through a powerful reframing: from performance management to people development, from accountability tools to alignment systems, from reactive evaluation to proactive growth.

This is development from the inside out.

We’ll explore what it means to create systems that work with human behavior, not against it—where clarity, trust, and ownership are built in from the start. You’ll gain practical insights into why so many well-meaning efforts stall out, and what it takes to build momentum that actually sticks.

You’ll walk away with:

• A clear-eyed look at why traditional performance systems are failing no matter how much we tweak them
• A human-centered approach to development that honors both individual and organizational goals
• Practical strategies for making feedback, growth, and alignment part of everyday work—not just annual processes
  
  

If you’re tired of managing performance and ready to start growing people, this conversation is for you.

Workshop lead by Collette Revere